Hi Lovelies,I really can't wait to share this easy DIY skin treatment with you girls, I've been using it for the past week now, and I have to say, I can actually SEE the difference!
My skin is really fussy about skincare, even the most prestigious brands that market them selves as being hypoallergenic; my skin isn't having it :-( On the other side it is very dehydrated, but oily on the chin and T-zone, and *Yay* the fine lines are coming trough as well. So in my search for skincare that actually makes a difference AND which my skin can tolerate, I have tried a good deal of brands. There are a few brands I can tolerate, and the did moisturize a bit, but the fine lines weren't getting any better, and the dry patches neither.
A few moisturizers I could recommend for sensitive skin are for example the Nivea Pure and Natural range, it isn't spectacular, no facelift effect ;-) but keeps you moisturized without irritation of the skin.
At the moment i'm using this one from Garnier, without parabens but with eco cert label. It's a simple moisturizer, so I amp it up with a few drops of oil, like Argan or in this case vitamin E.
So now over to the actual DIY;
It's pretty simple:
- get your self a bottle of vitamin E capsules (I got these.)
- make sure your face is clean, no make up or moisturizer
- cut, or prick your capsule open (with for instance a needle)
- pinch out the oil and apply on desired area's, in my case: under the eye's, forehead, and the dry patches next to my nose. (you know those "lovely" patches that make your foundation look icky ;-)
- gently sweep/ rub it in
- apply your usual day or night cream and let it sit, if your using it before bed just leave it.
- if your wanting to do some make up, you could dab the excess off with a tissue and carry on with your daily make up routine. You might want to powder a little.
Why this actually works:
I did a little research on the web to find out WHY it worked, I have to admit it started of like a wild experiment " hey lets put this substance on my face and see what happen" kind of thing. But after a few days I actually was noticing the difference, so I decided to find out why and share it with you.
There are tonnes of info out there why vitamin E is such a wonderful oil to use internal and external, but to sum it up for you, here is what is does and why:
- Vitamin E is the most powerful antioxidant around, which protecst you from free radicals.
- Everyday your skin is subjected to free radicals that damage your skin, these radicals damage the collagen and dry out your skin cells, what causes wrinkles.
- It helps repair damaged skin.
- It is a effective moisturizer.
- It has natural anti inflammatory effects
I really have to say that I'm surprised by the fact how good this works, and how it's not costing you a arm and a leg. So I would say give it a try for a week and let me know what you think. My skin became tighter around the eyes, hydrated and generally made me look younger/fresher/ well rested (while I'm most definitely not haha).
Let me know what you think,
Hugs and Kisses DIY Mama
Reference:
- http://vitamineoiluses.com/vitamin-e-oil-for-face-its-benefits/
- http://www.ehow.com/about_5467579_facial-benefits-vitamin-e.html
- http://www.ehow.com/list_7156828_benefits-vitamin-liquid-form-skin_.html
